mannerisms

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He resembles the Finder icon on Apple computers, but with a tiny stature and goofy mannerisms.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In “The Unknown,” he portrays not only Elliott but all the people he interacts with, and differentiates them crisply with convincing accents but without costume changes or flashy mannerisms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

She has Nina’s mannerisms detailed down to their minutia.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

El-Masry, who plays Hamed, lost eight kilos for the role and "religiously" studied the mannerisms of the flamboyant fighter.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Sam was a white man of twenty-five years and exhibited none of the eccentric mannerisms of his co-workers.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead